Monday, 16 October 2023
I know that Members across the House will have been shocked by the recent terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas. I invite the House to stand with me and observe a minute’s silence in...
The following Member took and subscribed the Oath required by law: Michael Shanks, for Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
Ordered, That Lilian Greenwood be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Holly Lynch be added.—(Mr Marcus Jones.)
The Secretary of State was asked—
What his policy is on the use of brownfield land for new developments.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government’s levelling-up policies in reducing regional inequalities.
What steps he is taking to support first-time buyers.
What steps his Department is taking to protect green spaces.
What steps he is taking to help ensure the delivery of projects supported by the Towns Fund.
What steps he is taking to help increase the number of new homes.
What recent progress he has made on supporting leaseholders with (a) cladding and (b) non-cladding remediation to residential buildings.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support levelling-up policies across the UK.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the Government’s voter identification policies on the turnout of minority groups at elections.
Whether his Department is taking steps to help ensure that social housing providers are accountable to tenants.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The attacks in Israel last weekend shocked the world. Over 1,400 people murdered one by one; over 3,500 wounded; almost 200 taken hostage; the elderly, men, women, children and babes in arms...
With permission, I shall make a statement on the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The first duty of any Government is to keep their people safe, and that is why those who pose a...
With permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I wish to make a statement on how this Government are improving the journeys that matter most to the British public. Our path to net zero remains ambitious,...
With permission, I would like to make a statement on the Prime Minister’s announcement on net zero. Britain has led the world on tackling climate change. We have cut our carbon emissions in...
[Relevant document: Fifth Report of the Education Committee, Support for childcare and the early years, HC 969.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Robert Largan.)
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
